Are you looking for activity ideas for your next outing? Then, take a look at my selection of the best activities to do in the Alpes-Maritimes suitable for both children and adults.
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Excursions
Villa Kérylos
Rue Gustave Eiffel, 06310 Beaulieu-sur-Mer
Ancient Greece enthusiasts: take note! Visit this faithful reconstruction of a villa decorated in Hellenistic style and inspired by Greek architecture.
This 20th-century old villa, located on the Beaulieu-sur-Mer seafront, has since been converted into a museum.
We love:
- The numerous god and goddess statues around the villa
- The inner courtyard and the beautiful mosaics
- The access to the villa’s small garden provides an incredible sea view
Price: €11.50 per adult / Free under the age of 26
Booking Information (website in French)
Grotte de Baume Obscure (The Baume Obscure Cave)
2600 chemin Sainte Anne, 06460 Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey
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Discover this naturally preserved underground cave with or without a guide!
We love:
- The marked path offering the possibility to tour the cave on your own for a unique experience
- The musical and light entertainment
- The exceptional natural setting and the wild canyons surrounding the cave
Price: €9.50 per adult for a 1-hour visit / €7.50 per child for a 1-hour visit
Cascade de Gairaut (The Gairaut Waterfall)
Rac de la Croix, 06100 Nice
Discover this astonishing artificial waterfall located high above Nice and the chalet sitting on its top that will definitely leave an impression!
Head to the sides of the waterfall to discover a hidden artificial cave decorated with fake stalactites hanging from the ceiling.
We love:
- Duck sighting
- Snap a unique souvenir photo with the waterfall
- The panoramic views of the Nice mountains
Price: Free
Le Fort du Mont-Alban (The Mont Alban Fort)
Chemin du Fort du Mont-Alban, 06000 Nice
Did you ever dream of standing at the bottom of a real military fortress?
Head to the Mont Boron Forest Park to visit the exterior of this impressive former 16th-century fort – now listed as a historic monument.
Take a stroll around the fort to get one of the best views of Nice.
We love:
- Getting a close view of the former ramparts and bastions
- The tables and benches around the fort to have a picnic
- The clear view of the Baie des Anges – perfect to get a nice sunset view!
Price: €6.10 at full price / Free under the age of 18
Speleology Session in the Grotte de Mons (The Mons Cave)
06530 Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne
Discover this natural cavern located in the north of the Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne village.
Put your pair of sneakers on and step into the shoes of an actual spelunker as you visit the cave.
We love:
- The cave interior and the subdued lights
- The wild bats sightings
- The impressive natural rock formations
Price: €50 per person for half a day / €70 per person for the day
Booking Information (website in French)
Activities for Adults
The Monaco Open-Air Cinema
Terrasses du Parking des Pêcheurs, Avenue de la Quarantaine, 98000 Monaco
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Monaco is home to Europe’s largest open-air cinema.
This unique cinema located up above the small principality of Monaco offers a breathtaking view of the Monegasque landscape.
The cinema has a capacity of 500 seats. Worth noting: night-time screenings are scheduled daily from mid-June to September.
We love:
- The on-site snack stand to enjoy sweets during the movie
- The panoramic view of the Monte-Carlo Port
- The cinema is pet-friendly!
Price: €11.50 at full price / €9 for students
La Grande Bastide Golf Club
761, chemin des Picholines – 06740, CHATEAUNEUF-GRASSE
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Does spending the day golfing in a luxurious setting sounds appealing to you?
Then, you should visit Châteauneuf-Grasse, located in the hinterland of Nice, to discover this exceptional golfing club that combines luxury and conviviality.
Try your hand at the 18-hole course suitable for both beginners and advanced players.
We love:
- The water obstacles to spice up the course
- The beautiful setting and the perfectly manicured lawn
- The shady patio and the bar with a view of the course’s different watering holes
Price: Starting from €48 for the 18-hole course / €24 for students
Helicopter Flight
06000 Nice
This must be the most extravagant activity to try in the Alpes-Maritimes.
Take to the sky in solo or bring someone along aboard a helicopter to discover the region’s most beautiful landscapes.
Departing from Nice, you will successively fly over Cannes, the Villefranche-sur-Mer and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat Bay, the small village of Èze and the town of Cap-d’Ail.
We love:
- The diversity of landscapes to enjoy
- The unique view over the Promenade des Anglais
- Being able to bring someone along to share this magical moment together
Price: Starting from €148 for a 30-minute flight
Booking Information (website in French)
Bike Tour in Vineyards
06000 Nice
Spend the afternoon touring vineyards in Nice while riding an electric bike. During the tour, you will get to visit the familial winery Fogolar.
You will be guided along the way by a local guide telling you all about the history of the local Nice wines.
We love:
- The tour in small groups for more intimacy
- The tasting of the local “Collet de Bovis” wine
Price: Starting from €80 for a 5-hour long tour
Paragliding
06460 Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey
Take to the sky above the small village of Saint-Vallier-de-Thiey – located halfway between the Alps and the seaside.
This is the opportunity to get a first flight experience with qualified attentive instructors.
We love:
- The feeling of adrenaline rushing through your body during the whole flight
- The different flight offers to suit all tastes
- The impressive view of the great Alps range
Price: €65 per child for an 8 to 15-minute long flight (minimum 12 years old) / €80 per adult for an 8 to 15-minute long flight
Booking Information (website in French)
Have a Drink With a Rooftop View
L’Air du Temps, 67 Boulevard de la Corniche d’Or, 06590 Théoule-sur-Mer
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How about getting a drink in a picture-postcard setting?
Visit this rooftop restaurant with an exceptional view of the Théoule-sur-Mer Port and the surrounding area – feel free to get a drink or even have lunch!
We love:
- The glass walls offering a panoramic view of the ocean
- The regularly updated menu
- The affordable prices
Price: Approx. €30 for a dish / Approx. €12 for a cocktail
Booking Information (website in French)
Activities for Children
The Oceanographic Museum of Monaco
Av. Saint-Martin, 98000 Monaco
This is a must-do if you ever visit Monaco!
Dive into this immersive experience located right in Monaco’s city center. Worth noting: the museum is home to 6,000 marine species!
There is no doubt children will be amazed by those gigantic aquariums full of fun fish.
We love:
- The interactive exhibits for children
- The gift shop and the adorable plushies featuring the museum’s marine species
- The aquariums and the bright corals
Price: €19 per adult for a dish / €12 per child (under 17)
Booking Information (website in French)
Le Bois des Lutins Treetop Adventure Course
Espace La Vanade, 2559 Rte de Grasse, 06270 Villeneuve-Loubet
Visit this magical place to discover a unique treetop adventure course. Children can have fun out in the woods with the many tree houses all around the course!
The course is also equipped with safety nets to ensure the safety of young children while they have fun crossing from tree to tree.
We love:
- The numerous shady areas to rest under the trees
- The picnic areas and the self-service microwave to heat your lunch
- The safe environment
Price: €16.50 per person from 5 to 64 years old / €8.50 per person from 2 to 4 years old
Laser Tag
23 Boulevard Gorbella, 06100 Nice
How about living an immersive video-game-style experience?
Visit Laser Game Land, located in the center of Nice, to try out this unique activity.
This is the perfect place to celebrate a birthday and create unforgettable memories. Bonus: the room is superhero themed.
We love:
- The games take place in an inflatable maze for even more fun
- The competition: points are counted throughout the game and the winning team is announced at the end
Price: €8 per person for a 20-minute-long playing session
Booking Information (website in French)
Parc Phoenix
405, Promenade des Anglais, 06000 Nice
Spend a fun day with your family in this exceptional place located right in the center of Nice.
The park displays numerous exotic plants and wild animals in their natural habitat respectful of their needs.
We love:
- The indoor greenhouse and the elegant pink flamingos
- The gigantic pond to the south of the park and the free-roaming turtles
- The peacock and chickens that roam around the park all year round
Price: €5.20 per adult / €3 for teenagers (from 12 to 18) and students / Free for children
Booking Information (website in French)
Treasure Hunt
Place Masséna, 06000 Nice
How about embarking on a real treasure hunt throughout Nice?
Children will set off on an immersive pirate adventure throughout the Old Town of Nice looking for a hidden loot.
As the adventure unfolds, they will be faced with puzzles to solve and make their way through the final destination: Place Garibaldi.
This is an original and fun children’s activity – perfect for those seeking for adventures!
We love:
- The custom quizzes on the theme of your choice
- The tour of Nice’s main squares
- The adult supervision throughout the hunt
Price: €15 per person for 2 hours (from 6 to 12) / Free for accompanying adults
Pony Riding
1295 Rte du Caire, 06140 Tourrettes-sur-Loup
Visit the Ranch des Baous (website in French) located in Tourrettes-sur-Loup to meet Caramel, Itsmy, and Selim: the club’s adorable ponies.
Go with your child for a pony ride around the equestrian center and share a special moment with the ponies.
We love:
- The nice view of the Tourrettes-sur-Loup plateau
- The cuddling time with the ponies
Price: €15 per child for a 30-minute long ride (minimum 2 years old)
Booking Information (website in French)
Nautical Activities
Dolphin Sightseeing Tour
678, Avenue de la mer, 06210 Mandelieu-la-Napoule
Take part in this exceptional activity and meet wild dolphins in their natural habitat.
Departing from Mandelieu-la-Napoule, you will board on a remarkable boat with a passionate skipper for a trip off the Mediterranean coast.
We love:
- The silent boat – respectful of the dolphins’ natural environment
- Get a close view of the dolphins and snap souvenir photos
- The unlimited snacks and drinks
Price: €160 per person for half a day (minimum 8 years old)
Kayaking Riding
Plage de Palm Beach, 06400 Cannes
Head off the coast of Cannes on a sea kayaking trip.
Ride a solo kayak from Palm Beach to the great Lérins Islands.
Ride a kayak on your own or with a friend and paddle along the sandbanks of the Côte d’Azur while enjoying the exceptional scenery.
We love:
- The picnic break in an impressive natural cove
- The different options (half a day or the full day) for even more fun
- The guide and the legends surrounding the region’s archipelagos
Price: Starting from €19 per person for a 2-hour kayak ride (minimum 7 years old)
Booking Information (website in French)
Canyoning
Departure: Quartier Libération, 06000 Nice
Do you prefer freshwater activities better? Then, give canyoning a try!
Departing from Nice, you will head to the Gorges du Loup to learn about this activity that combines thrills with swimming.
Be as creative as you want while jumping or swimming and have fun going down the Loup River.
We love:
- The round trip from Nice to the canyoning site included in the price
- The view from the Courmes waterfall
- The different slides and other fun facilities
Price: Starting from €84 per person for a 5-hour session
Booking Information (website in French)
Original Activities
Escape Room
24 Rue Meyerbeer, 06000 Nice
Live an extraordinary adventure with this steampunk-inspired escape room.
Your goal: get aboard a steampunk airship and look for a way to escape.
Visit Aventure, an escape room located in the heart of Nice, to discover this original universe and spend an unforgettable moment with friends.
We love:
- The immersive retro-futuristic setting and puzzles to solve
- The need for cooperative gameplay
Price: Starting from €15 per person for a 1-hour game (minimum 6 players)
Booking Information (website in French)
Cat Café
4 Rue de Lépante, 06000 Nice
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Calling all cat lovers: have a drink among pet cats in this café located in the center of Nice.
You will get to meet Loumi, Kayda, Pépito, and many other cats. Feel free to pet them as much as you want!
We love:
- The menu features the cats and their personalities
- The toys displayed all around the café to have fun with the cats
- The loveable and easy to pet cats
Price: Approx. €5 for a drink
Booking Information (website in French)
Racing Car Simulator
126 av. Léon Bérenger, Saint-Laurent-du-Var, 06700
Experience being a real race car driver with this racing car simulator for an authentic racing experience.
Head to Racing Zone, located in Saint-Laurent-du-Var, to try out this larger-than-life simulator. An experience that will truly appeal to racing enthusiasts!
We love:
- Choosing between the different racing cars (F1 car, F2 car, F4 car, etc.)
- The 300 circuits available to choose from
- The different prizes to win
Price: €22 for 3 races (8-minute long) / €5 for a 2-hour session with unlimited races
Booking Information (website in French)
Karaoke Box
126 Avenue Léon Bérenger, Saint-Laurent-du-Var, 06700
How about having a karaoke party in a soundproof room singing along to your favorite hits?
Book a karaoke box at Racing Zone and share a special moment with your family and friends. Worth noting: you will get an entire room all for you – this is the opportunity to make the most of it and have fun!
We love:
- The on-site bar for refreshments
- The excellent sound quality
- The wide variety of hits available for you to choose from
Price: Starting from €82 for a 2-hour session / Starting from €150 for a 3-hour session
Booking Information (website in French)
Boules Café
16 Rue Lascaris, 06300 Nice
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Boules is undoubtedly the most popular activity in South-Eastern France.
How about having a drink in a café that combines relaxation with a boules game with friends?
Discover this unusual and friendly café called La Boulisterie (website in French.) The place is located in the center of Nice and offers a wide range of drinks to sip on during a game of boules.
We love:
- The petanque strip in the middle of the café
- The friendly atmosphere
- The diversified menu
Price: Approx. €7 for a cocktail
Booking Information (website in French)
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